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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,116.06, 403,121.34 and 157,980.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,116.06, 403,121.34 and 157,980.06 is: 218,013.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,116.06 : 403,121.34 = 157,980.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,116.06/403,121.34 = 157,980.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,116.06x = 403,121.34 × 157,980.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,116.06x = 63,685,133,480.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,685,133,480.48/292,116.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,013.12

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